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Host rating
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Last replied
28 May 2025
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Description
Kurt, Brenda and our son, Kris (age 30), have purchased a Historic Lodge in the Chilcotin Grasslands in British Columbia. There is 10 rooms, a huge lounge, games room and dining for the guests. We also have opened a Burger Bar for visitors in the area during the weekends in summer months. We have horses, dogs and cats and are always looking for special animals to join our family. We have a gift store in the Lodge as well. There is much to do in the area and we are looking for one or two helpers during the busy season from April until the end of October. We want someone who wants to be part of our family and join in on not only helping with the guests, yardwork and animals, but also having some time off with us to have fun and learn about the small community of Riske Creek.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will learn the hospitality industry and will meet a lot of guests, learning about different cultures from around the world. They will learn basic skills and also how to bake the BEST cinnamon rolls in the world!!
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We are a tourist based business and will need help with cleaning rooms, laundry, cooking, baking, serving, entertaining guests, yardwork, looking after animals, helping with maintenance ie) painting fences..etc. We are willing to pay $1,000.00 Canadian a month plus room and board.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a manager suite or hunters trailer at the lodge for the workaway to stay. You would have your own bathroom, sitting room and bedroom. We offer 3 meals a day with snacks and beverages when needed. We eat either before the guests or after, depending on the number of guests that are staying.
What else ...
When we are not busy, the helpers can go into town or visit the area attractions, such as Farwell Canyon, go to the Dome or nearby lakes, visit with guests, read a book, go into the back country and see some wildlife, beautiful birds or just enjoy the peace and quiet that the Chilcotin has to offer.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have an RV park with power, water and sewer and we also have a field that would accompany dry camping.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Feedback (8)
From the moment I met her in person I realized that she was a giving person full of passion and zest for life. She met us every morning with a smile and seemed to enjoy all the tasks that we asked of her. She helped in the kitchen… read more
For the most part I stayed in the lodge… read more
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From the moment I met her in person I realized that she was a giving person full of passion and zest for life. She met us every morning with a smile and seemed to enjoy all the tasks that we asked of her. She helped in the kitchen… read more
For the most part I stayed in the lodge… read more
Be very leary when Marian says that he is coming to your place to help out. A "no… read more
The work there varied, at the time I was there, between cleaning and helping out in the burger bar on weekends. I often worked in the morning and had time for myself in the afternoon and could then do whatever I wanted. In Riske Creek you can take a walk, see farewell canyon or drive to a lake. In the… read more
Kurt have a lot of stories and a great artist, Brenda is the best cooker and It's rigth!! THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS spoiler alert the best one is caramel pecan!! Kris is a very good to play piano, this is a lovely family with the huge heart and lot of love.
I… read more
Saki was fun to be with and easy to please. She was not fussy with her food and ate with the family,… read more
I learned a lot of thing from this lodge and this family. The work was fun and never be bored.… read more
Yoann helped… read more
